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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best St. Charles Parish Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,293 students in St. Charles Parish, LA (there are 3 private schools, serving 831 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in St.
Charles Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in St. Charles Parish, LA are Destrehan High School, Lakewood Elementary School and J.b. Martin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Charles Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in St. Charles Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in St. Charles Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Destrehan High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Wildcat Ln
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
Gr: 9-12 | 1,435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 East Heather Drive
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-1161
Gr: 3-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
J.b. Martin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
434 South Street
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-7579
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
140 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-0123
Gr: 3-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hahnville High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Tiger Drive
Boutte, LA 70039
(985) 758-7537
Gr: 9-12 | 1,416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
170 Road Runner Lane
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-6367
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Norco Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 Fifth Street
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-7079
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
R.j. Vial Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
510 Louisiana Street
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-2771
Gr: 3-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Albert Cammon Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
234 Pirate Drive
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 467-4536
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
R.k. Smith Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
281 Judge Edward Dufresne Park
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 331-1018
Gr: 6-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
St. Rose Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Pirate Drive
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 464-9254
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Luling Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Sugarhouse Road
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Allemands Elementary School
1471 Wpa Road (hwy. 632)
Des Allemands, LA 70030
(985) 758-7427
Gr: PK-2 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Mimosa Park Elementary School
222 Birch Street
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Gr: PK-2 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
New Sarpy Elementary School
130 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-1275
Gr: PK-2 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in St. Charles Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in St. Charles Parish, LA include Destrehan High School, Lakewood Elementary School and J.b. Martin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in St. Charles Parish?
15 public schools are located in St. Charles Parish.
What percentage of students in St. Charles Parish go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in St. Charles Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Charles Parish?
St. Charles Parish public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in St. Charles Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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